Is a monitor arm worth it, or is the stand enough?
For one screen for one person the included stand is usually fine. Two screens, shared desks, or tight desks make an arm worth the money.
support/hardware-en-lifecycle/monitor-arm-zinvolsteps: 4
Try this first
- One person, one fixed spot at correct height: stand is fine. No reason to buy an arm.
- Two screens side by side: a dual arm saves desk space, aligns cleanly, adjusts better.
- Hot-desking or shared users: an arm lets everyone change height and angle quickly.
- Mind weight and VESA-100. Not every monitor has VESA mount holes; cheaper ones sometimes lack them.
When to bring us in
Building one workstation template for all desks? We can supply a list of arms, cable routing, and height guidance.
See also
- Should we buy or lease laptops as a 5-person company?Both work. Lease is predictable but pricier over the term; buying needs cash and your own depreciation. The difference is mostly admin.
- Is buying refurbished smart or asking for trouble?For office work fine, if from a serious vendor with warranty and a clean OS install. The trap is shady marketplace listings.
- How much RAM and SSD for office work in 2026?Rule of thumb for knowledge work: 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD as a comfortable minimum. 8 GB already feels tight; 32 GB is for heavy tools.
None of the above fits?
Describe your situation below. We pass your input plus the steps you already saw to our AI and return tailored next-step advice. If it's too risky to DIY, we'll say so.
Or skip the DIY entirely
Our Managed IT clients do not look these things up. One point of contact, a fixed monthly price, resolved within working hours.